Intern in Supply Chain Synchronization

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #174383 - Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

Job Summary:

As a Supply Chain Synchronization Intern at Colgate-Palmolive, you will support the team in analyzing distribution plans to help maintain optimal inventory levels across our distribution centers. This role is an excellent opportunity to learn about timely product replenishment, network balancing, and how we synchronize supply with demand. Under the guidance of experienced planners, you will assist in managing network movements, understanding truckload optimization rules, and executing daily planning routines.

Core Responsibilities:

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  Support DRP Processes: Assist in monitoring the Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) for a specific product segment, learning how products flow from plants to distribution centers.

  
  


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  System Monitoring & Alerts: Review system-generated plans and utilize alerts to help identify potential supply shortages or overstock situations.

  
  


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  Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to learn how different areas of the supply chain connect and close planning gaps.

  
  


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  Inventory Tracking: Help track inventory levels at distribution centers, ensuring they align with targets established by the Supply Chain Synchronization Lead.

  
  


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  Data & KPI Maintenance: Assist in gathering data for weekly/monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) reviews and support root-cause analysis for any deviations.

  
  


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  Master Data Support: Help manage and update relevant master data and capacity inputs to ensure data accuracy for the planning tools.

  
  


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  Team Assistance: Support the Supply Chain Sync Leader in daily administrative and analytical tasks, including scenario planning exercises and export tracking.

  
  

Education and Experience Requirements:

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  Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline (ideally with 1–2 years remaining before graduation).

  
  


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  Experience: No prior professional experience in supply chain is required, but previous internships, academic projects, or junior achievement activities related to logistics/analytics are a plus.

  
  


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  Skills:

  
  
  
  
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    Strong analytical mindset and familiarity with MS Excel (vlookup, pivot tables).

    
    
  
  
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    Eagerness to learn about network optimization, inventory management, and deployment planning.

    
    
  
  
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    Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

    
    
  
  
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    Intermediate to Advanced English (as you will interact with global/regional systems or teams).

    
    
  
  
  
  

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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